The deadline to get your California Real ID has arrived. After two decades of federal delays, the state’s new identification requirement goes into effect starting Wednesday, May 7.

Starting May 7, 2025, fliers will not be able to fly commercial flights without a REAL ID or another form of identification accepted by TSA like a U.S. passport or military ID.

How do I get a Real ID in California? Californians should visit REALID.dmv.ca.gov to apply for a REAL ID. You'll fill out the online application and upload the necessary documents, and as part of ...

Anyone under the age of 18 won’t be required to provide their ID when traveling with a companion within the U.S. However, their companion will need a REAL ID, passport, or a DHS Traveler Card.

It will take approximately 2-6 weeks for the ID to be sent. When it arrives, look for the REAL ID star in the top right corner. Originally Published: September 18, 2024 at 2:06 PM PDT ...

Here's what to know about trying to get one in a pinch. Is there a deadline for REAL ID? Yes. Travelers must have a REAL ID to fly domestically on or after May 7, 2025.

The state of California began taking applications for Real ID driver’s license cards as an option Monday. Everything you need to know including what it is, when you need one and how you get one.